“Ellen” to air on Astro the same day as U.S. telecast

The famous American talk show that won 36 Daytime Emmy Awards, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” Season 12 is premiering on Astro channel 709, Lifetime Asia on weekdays at 8pm, a same-day telecast with the United States.

Hosted by everyone’s favourite comedian and actress, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” is a programme that combines the element of comedy, facts, lifestyle and human-interest stories surrounding famous celebrities, figures and talents.

Senior Vice President, Programming & Marketing, A+E Networks Asia, Michele Schofield said, “We are hugely excited to bring big brands such as Ellen to Lifetime in Asia. Ellen is such a topical show. We’re excited to give our viewers the same opportunities to share in the water cooler conversation.”

“The Ellen DeGeneres Show” will start its premiere on 20 October 2014 and will screen from Monday to Friday, 8pm on Astro channel 709.